United States Returns to Standard Time Sunday Amid Ongoing Daylight Saving Debate

The United States will end Daylight Saving Time early Sunday, November 2, 2025, when clocks are set back one hour at 2 a.m., giving Americans an extra hour of sleep and resulting in earlier sunrises and sunsets during the fall and winter months. While most states observe this change, Hawaii, most of Arizona, and several U.S. territories remain on permanent standard time. The twice-yearly clock change is a longstanding practice, currently governed by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, but it continues to face criticism and debate, with 19 states advocating for permanent daylight saving time to avoid the biannual disruption. Recent legislative efforts to make daylight saving time permanent have stalled in Congress, despite support from President Trump, due to opposition from senators citing the need for compromise and concerns over dark winter mornings. The time change also serves as a reminder to replace batteries in smoke alarms to ensure safety. The debate over whether to continue shifting clocks or establish a permanent standard remains unresolved, reflecting differing regional preferences and historical context.